HRT234 Horticultural Science (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Agricultural and Horticultural Studies (AGHOR)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
The focus of this subject is the further development of the science behind the growth, development and management of horticultural plants. Plant manipulation to improve crop production and product quality are key areas of study. This subject reviews the development and maturation of horticultural products. Quality assessment of such products is an important area of study. The principles of postharvest science are introduced with the technologies for postharvest management of horticultural products.
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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: HRT234
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Enrolment restrictions:
Students who have completed HRT110 cannot enrol into this subject
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate how to document a plant management system and discuss its component parts
- be able to discuss the plant and environmental factors that affect plant processes
- be able to itemise and discuss the dynamics of plant growth and recognise the physiology behind such growth
- be able to accurately assess and demonstrate how to manage plant growth
- be able to accurately describe the importance of plant improvement in horticulture
- be able to demonstrate how to balance plant growth for product yield, quality and longevity
- be able to demonstrate how to define techniques and methods of maintaining the post harvest quality of horticultural produce so as to ensure a minimum loss of quality between producer and consumer
- be able to assess the maturity and quality of horticultural produce.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Module 1: Dynamics of plant growth - Plant growth - Plant improvement - Plants and their environment Module 2: Plant growth management - Plant growth coordination - Flower initiation - fruit set - Fruit growth and maturation - Plant growth control Module 3: Postharvest science and technology - Quality and maturity evaluation - Storage principles - Harvesting, handling and marketing
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 2 day residential school.
The Residential school provides a hands on approach to; Bud, Flower and Fruit development. Fruit Maturation Postharvest Management Plant Growth and Cycles Quality and Maturity Assesment Quality Assurance.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.